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Comendite and Nephelinite Definition


Nephelinite and Comendite Definition


Definition

Definition
Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite   
Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).   

History
  
  

Origin
Italy   
Brazil   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Comendite derives its name from the area of Le Commende on San Pietro Island in Italy   
from French néphéline, from Greek nephelē   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Comendite and Nephelinite

The general Comendite and Nephelinite definition can be stated as: Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite. On the other hand, Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).. Along with definition of Comendite and Nephelinite, get to know about Properties of Comendite and Nephelinite. Get to know more information about Comendite and Nephelinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Comendite and Nephelinite

The history of Comendite and Nephelinite gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Comendite and Nephelinite Origin and Discoverer

Comendite and Nephelinite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Comendite and Nephelinite. In this section, you will know about Comendite and Nephelinite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Comendite is Italy whereas Origin of Nephelinite is Brazil. It is interesting to know the name of Comendite and Nephelinite discoverer. The discoverer of Comendite and Nephelinite are Unknown.

Etymology of Comendite and Nephelinite

Along with Comendite and Nephelinite definition, know more about the etymology of Comendite and Nephelinite. Etymology of Comendite and Nephelinite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Comendite and Formation of Nephelinite. The etymology of Comendite is Comendite derives its name from the area of Le Commende on San Pietro Island in Italy while that of Nephelinite is Comendite derives its name from the area of Le Commende on San Pietro Island in Italy. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Comendite and Nephelinite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Comendite and Nephelinite are listed below.

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